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Africa-Press<\/a> – Tanzania<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>GOAL drought hit the second-day Premier League matches as only two goals were netted in the three matches staged in three venues on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Simba who enjoyed a goal galore in the past two seasons, failed to score on Tuesday as they were held to a barren draw by Biashara United.<\/p>\n

At Sokoine Stadium, Mbeya City claimed a slim 1-0 victory over Tanzania Prisons while Dodoma Jiji claimed a 1-0 win over Ruvu Shooting at Jamhuri Stadium in Dodoma.<\/p>\n

As opposed to five goals netted when the league officially opened its kick off on Monday, yesterday\u2019s goal average hit 0.6, too inferior to the 1.6 average during the openers.<\/p>\n

After the six matches played yesterday, Namungo, who beat Geita Gold 2-0, command the score sheet, followed by Azam, Mbeya Kwanza, Coastal Union, Dodoma City, and Mbeya City who have each netted one goal.<\/p>\n

At Karume Stadium in Musoma, there was a tight en- counter between Simba and Biashara United, who represent Tanzania in the CAF inter-club competitions.<\/p>\n

Both teams showed quality and created dangerous attempts that could have awarded them goals.<\/p>\n

This becomes Simba\u2019s third consecutive game without a goal.<\/p>\n

Their first encounter against TP Mazembe saw them los- ing 1-0; the second match was against Young Africans in the Community Shield match and they again lost 1-0.<\/p>\n

Among the wasted golden chances Simba created was a penalty in the dying minutes when Pape Sakho was fouled inside the penalty box by Biashara United defender Salum Kipanga.<\/p>\n

It was very sad moment for Simba when the team\u2019s skip- per John Bocco failed to convert the spot-kick as his feeble shot was punched to safety James Ssetuba.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the 20th, 22nd and 37th minutes Simba made serious raids, but none of them bore fruits.<\/p>\n

In the 20th minute, Larry Bwalya created a good chance for Medie Kagere to give Simba the lead, but his header went wide.<\/p>\n

Bwalya and Hassan Dilunga who marshaled the middle terrain frequently tried to feed strikers Kagere and Bocco, but the bumpy pitch frustrated their efforts.<\/p>\n

Still, Biashara United solid defence was strong to with- stand Simba\u2019s pressure.<\/p>\n

Bwalya, at his best form, played brilliantly and managed to feed Kagere whose deadly finishing almost gave Simba a goal in the 22nd minute, but Biashara United custodian Sse- tuba stood firm between the posts.<\/p>\n

Biashara United, most often responded strongly to the at- tacks and in the 35th minute their slippery striker Denis Nk- ane failed to connect home a cross sent to him by Ramadhani Chombo.<\/p>\n

Kagere got another chance in the 37th minute, but his header went wide.<\/p>\n

Biashara United responded it a few minutes before the halftime through Nkane, but he too squandered the clear chance.<\/p>\n

Atupele Green of Biashara United was among of the stars of yesterday\u2019s match, as he had excellent possession, dis- turbed Simba\u2019s defence line from time to time.<\/p>\n

Erasto Nyoni attempted to pick a goal for Simba SC in the 68th minute, with a long-range strike that flew high on the target<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Tanzania. GOAL drought hit the second-day Premier League matches as only two goals were netted in the three matches staged in three venues on Tuesday. Simba who enjoyed a goal galore in the past two seasons, failed to score on Tuesday as they were held to a barren draw by Biashara United. 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